Buying a cat 988b wheel loader, then using it and some other machines to dig out a rocky hill side. Extra footage: • Moving rock with a tra... Justin's point of view: • Fixing Camaratas Loade...
During the early 70’s I worked as a detail drafter at the Big C in Illinois. Worked for the 988B section. I had no idea how lucky I was to have this opportunity. I was paid the same wages as the guys in my section. This huge wheel loader was only eclipsed by the 992 also built in Aurora. Thanks for showing me how resilient this machine is in 2021. As a 71 year old grandma I am thrilled to see the 988B still in action.
I worked as a sub contractor in a lime stone quarry, we had a 988B 50W serial number, we kept on hand to build haul roads. At one point, the quarry had bought three new 988F's and all had transmission issues, and they would borrow our B model during repairs. One time, their operator returned our machine and said " I have to downshift into first gear to climb that hill, this thing went right up it in third." She was a beast. We never had to remove the cab to haul ours, we hauled it on a rail, maybe they used a low-boy.
I worked in Aurora myself. At one time or another I welded every different component to make this machine. Bucket, lift arm, Engine Frame, Non engine frame. Also welded 990 992 and 994
“You see the problem is I keep filling up my land with dozers and loaders so I have to use the dozers and loaders to make more room for my dozers and loaders” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 this guy is a true beauty
Just a quick observation Andrew and very important: This tapered style pins with conical bushings at their end for the 988B and 992C, need to be press fitted with a 50 TON force hydraulic press prior to installing the center bolts. This is for pressing and locking the cones good against the pins and the machinined holes. And all should be very clean and without any grease or oil on them. If you only tighten them with the center bolts, they will get loose and damage the pins, bushings and the machined surfaces. Also the center bolts need to be torqued with a reduction torque multipier to CAT specs.Very important on this big loaders as they develop a very big stress on all the pivot joints. This is applicable to all pivot points of the loader linkage. Also, on the lower pins that attach to the bucket, if you installed new pins, they should be filled with oil through the holes provided on the edges of the pins, removing the plugs and installing a special lubrication fitting. These bottom pins are the only oil lubricated and maintenance free. All the rest of the linkage have grease fittings.
Andrew id just like to say thankyou for inspiring me to get into heavy epuipment operation, coming from a performance gas mechanic background i doubted id be able to maintain this kind of equipment as ive never really been around heavy diesel machines, but you have given me the confidence to put myself out there and start farm hand work which has given me the oportunity to operate tractors with hydraulic controls, telehandlers, small loaders and dump trucks, which has now lead to me subcontracting my own little jobs, just a start but its all because of you, much appreciation for the effort you put in and the lessons you teach, keep it up! The world needs more like you.
As an old coal and surface miner I find myself watching hours of your videos. You have great content, both in maintenance and work. Great stuff Andrew!
Watching the progression in size of Andrew’s equipment is so awesome. From the little Komatsu trackhoe and the Bobcat skid steer on wheels, all the way up to the massive loader and trackhoe in this video. Just goes to show you can’t sit around and make excuses, you gotta do what you can with what you got. And then upgrade when the time is right!
One of the best videos to date in my opinion! This was so good I watch it twice. Its has it all, new equipment, earth moving, quick fixes, rocks falling, Felt like a professional movie, sad to see it end :(
Andrew I think you have moved yourself into a new universe of mechanical equipment. I have not watched the video yet but in the first few seconds of this video the piece of equipment simply dwarfs the stuff you currently have. Amazing young man ... simply amazing.
Andrew, you are one of a kind anymore. It's amazing to watch how you do all your repairs and jobs. Some may find your way extreme in some situations but you always end up getting the job done and then on to the next one. Hats off to you Andrew and wishing you and Cody and all your family and friends a safe and happy holiday time. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Andrew, this is one of the most amazing videos you have made in the 2 1/2 years that I have followed you. Your great ambition with both the scope of the project and the scale of machinery is awesome! You have take us into another dimension. I was mesmerized as you clawed away at the side of your mountain. Bravo to you - with your new project, can't wait to see the next one!!
I can still remember the excitement I felt as a 26 year old operator, removing the plastic off of the seat of the brand new 988B that the company I worked for had purchased. The look on your face probably resembles the one on my face that day. Congratulations on your purchase, and enjoy the power.
@@tasmanmcmillan1777 What is the cost of a Caterpillar 988B? In the United States a used Caterpillar 988B wheel loader is typically priced between $27,900 and $45,000. Variation in price can be due to a number of factors including age, condition, location, and specifications.
"We are on this job today, were we are going to move half a mountain!" haha, I can hear this in my mind now for a long time, and you are safe as always, Cody, the lab safetyspector is there watching you guys every move! :D
I watched all the digging first then this notification came up, what a great Christmas gift! Two video’s from my favorite YouTubian creator!!! I’m hoping we get more about the track loader, it really was the work horse of this job thanks to its superior traction! Merry Christmas to you Andrew and all your loyal subscribers, everyone please stay safe and keep well, merry Christmas 🎄
What a cliff hanger. The drilling rig shows up, that could only mean that it’s time to BLAST. Can’t wait for the next installment. Keep up the great videos. Best line of the video? Need to buy another loader to make room for another loader.
This dude is amassing a private army of construction equipment lol. So cool to have seen him graduate slowly over the years from a small 1 truck, 1 trailer operation to having a fleet of massive equipment!!
@@lukasboscher9674 lol how's it abandoned if it's being used. Yeah some stuff sits around for a while but when you have over 20 peices of equipment it's hard to use all of it regularly
@@lukasboscher9674 I’d say more than half the time something has been sitting in his yard it’ll fire right up, no matter really how long it’s sat there
@@ryanlaabs6034 ya cuz he gets more money from buying garbage and fixing it on camera then doing jobs in it otherwise he'd buy a new one and be done with it.
I’ve never been so invested in a channel. This sort of thing fascinates me. I love the work Andrew has been doing. Especially on his house and property. I don’t even live this lifestyle. I’m a total city girl but would love to live like this. Idk why.
I agree there is a fascination with his lifestyle. But he doesnt heat his castle in the winter. I understands he heats his bathroom/shower. Not sure about his bedroom. All the smoke from fixing/running/painting the machinery in his castle goes straight up to his living quarters. He and his dogs get pretty dirty. Its not as pristine as you think. The dogs jump into the front seats of his vehicles all the time with dirty feet. Ive never seen him soap them down so their dirt stays outside. Lots of long hours of dedication. There is recreation, but there is more work than play.
Andrew, you are my favorite guy to watch on all of RU-vid. Been watching for years. This is one of your "best ever" videos for sure. Two great lines in this video. "Let's see if I can make a road here"! And "Look at this excavator I just bought"! You are the man, Andrew. I can't wait to see that cliff come apart in little pieces!
2nd time thru.Great content is worth re-watching. and I got two more in que. Luv it. I hope this inspiration helps me where I want to go at 63 I have another kick or 2 and my admiration for AC is much needed I believe.
YES YES YES - 1 hour and 20 minutes of pure joy. And I havnt even started watching it yet. :) The clip in the B-list was awesome - Ive watched it like 10 times already. I hope this is just as good
Nice to see different pieces of equipment tackling the same project to see the difference on how effective they are. Also nice to see you stop a project to do maintenance instead of powering on through.
With all the equipment that you are acquiring Andrew, you should start looking for a portable rock crusher and dirt screen. Start crushing the boulders into gravel and use the materials for road beds.
This guy probably makes more money on RU-vid than a lot of guys who have similar channels. Andrew isn’t flashy, doesn’t buy brand new shiny things to entice his viewers. He’s not a commercial trying to sell anything. No click bait title to get you to watch. Not a whole lot of talking. He’s a real guy truly bringing you on a journey. I think this is why his channel is so attractive to viewers. His cinematography is something to appreciated as well. I love this channel, please never change.
Andrew: " I'm going to buy two things. ill be right back. " And almost 100 tons of equepment incoming to the property. fcking hell thats impressive man!
I love how there's no gentle break in period for a machine Andrew gets, it's straight down to beating the hell out of it 😂 Not in a bad way, machines are made to work.
Have this EXACT same loader at my work. 1986 cat 988B with 32,968 hours on the clock and we have owned it for 15 years. Very good machine just doesn’t do anything very fast but can move ALOT of material with the right guy sitting in the seat. The caliber of your videos Andrew grows by the day, I remember watching you when you had a fraction of what you have today. Very impressive.
Next time on the Andrew Camarata show: Andrew "So with all the heavy duty machines I've been buying and finding out that neither my dump trucks nor my trailers can haul them in a safe and reliable way, I've decided to purchase this semi tractor and lowboy trailer; it comes with multiple axles; it can be lifted up when traveling empty and it's capable of hauling 120,000 pounds."
9:03 "I want to get a little more storage in my yard here, cause the problem is I keep filling it up with loaders, so I need loaders to make more room for loaders." -Andrew Camarata If only we all that that problem. God bless you Andrew!
I watch your videos, and are great. I am from England, . From the 60s, we had a Sand and gravel Quarry, then a limestone quarry. We lived in NW England, manufactured concrete bricks, from which Lancaster University was mostly build. Seeing you get a loader brought back memories as we had Michigan ones. Back then, each scoop was 12 tons (UK). No idea who built the excavators, but as a kid, helped dad service and repair them as you do with yours. I used to have to work harder than his employees, as I bet you had you with yous, so no privilege and I was at school with most on the children of his employees. Since then, I have had many careers, using engineering, computing, diving and IT and communications. I miss all, but know I work for my Government and though poor pay, it is beneficial to many people. Poor pay, but great colleagues and managers and little stress as close to retirement age. I cannot see myself retiring or being made redundant. Nor wealthy LOL, but I love it. Really glad you have found your vocation at a young age and are prosperous.
@@MedPig Hehe, i think he already mentioned in one of the earlier videos on this hill that he is tempted to blast. XD EDIT: Well, that drilling machine at the end of the video is either for placing anchors into the rocks and add a net so that no small (or big) rocks can fall down, or Andrew wants to drill some holes for explosives. XD
Brought back some good memories operating Cat 988B & 980 back in the eighties over here in Australia. I notice in some of the comments from workers in the factory at Aurora and you can be proud of the machines you turned out as I believe they set the standard for the rest of the world. I was always happy to operate a Cat!
I remember when your green Cat seemed pretty huge. But you out-beasted it by a few. But I guess the new storage/garage expanded twice during the project…
Right! I was thinking that earlier watching this. That green cat seemed like a monster, and then seeing it next to the stuff he has lately, it seem's like yard equipment. Still puts in the work tho, glad he took it out on this job!
Man that opening shot...heavy machinery heaven there EDIT: Huh 48:22 I honestly didn't think the ends of the containers making up the castle could open anymore, figured they'd be welded shut. Also considering how much I spend on gas just for my car, I shudder to think what your fuel bill is for running all this awesome machinery
The man bought 2 heavy machines in one video, both worth 40-70k... I think the tire change for the one wheel loader was more expensive than fuel for these machines
It takes a good operator to run a 988 without spinning the wheels. It looked like the guy running was having difficulty at first. You have to crowd the bucket as soon as you hit the pile to create downforce on the tires so they don't spin. It was pretty muddy, so that may have something to do with it. Also, the wheel loader with a steering wheel and transmission neutralizer pedal is a little harder to load than the newer ones that have a variable torque converter that lets you vary the wheel torque from 100% down to 25% with the left pedal, while providing more hydraulic power to the boom and bucket. Also, with the 988F, the steering wheel changed to a Stic steer on the left arm rest with pushbutton gearshift on the Stick control. But a ton of work can be done with this wheel loader. I can't wait to see what Andrew buys next. Its so fun.
Them rear tires were too bold on it maybe that is why was spinning so much.. Andrew might need to replace those as well specially if he is going to keep this new toy a few years.. Otherwise i fully agree, the progress is fantastic i can't wait to see more..
..speaking of spinning wheels, I noticed right away the rear tires on this beast were Wayyy beyond bald, toast actually...I'd hate to have to pay someone to change those tires, much less buy them!... :0
I really enjoy these longer videos, it was a blast to watch this series and I cant wait for your next installment with the drill that looked like it was going to be a good video. Keep up the great content we will be watching.
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Title is a massive understatement Andrew, absolutely brilliant video, and fantastic work 👏. One of your best videos, as said by many. Thanks for sharing.
When I see 1 hour plus videos on other channels I follow I figure I can get through them in a few days. When I see a 1 plus hour video on Andrew's channel I go get the popcorn and relax. Truly enjoy every bit on content he shares. Thanks sir!
When other people sarcastically say they're "livin' the dream", you my friend, are literally living the dream! I am so inspired by you and your accomplishments.
11:20 who else was screaming " to watch the door"? :) Nice machine This could be the video with the most machines of yours working on the same project :)
Beautiful, just beautiful. A man with intelligence, using both his skill and enthusiasm to creatively make a living and enjoy sharing it with others. The world does have hope.
Andrew , I learn something new every time I watch your video's. I Love how you buy New machines to make more room for New Machines. You are a world of knowledge ! 😎
Still, new big loader will need at least 2 new rear tires cause those are really bold, he also added a bigger excavator than Hitachi (the Koehring 6633) and right before the clip is about to end it comes another mining drilling & blasting equipment.. Holly Cow.. a few months job compressed into 1 hour and 20 minutes ?!! i'm not complaining.. Hell yeah.. i want see more..
I hope you read this, could save you a ton of money, years ago I worked for Foley Caterpillar in Wichita and had to go out on a field repair on a 988, it was custom specced with a truck torque converter and maybe a different transmission for loading stock piles, they later were trying to dig with it and burned up the tranny. Check your serial number and make sure this isn't the case with your loader before you break something very very expensive.
What a machine. I drove one of them on a opencast once . What a powerful machine. On rubber too. It operates like its on track .. you can feel the awesome power when you drive it... I loved the one I operated. Have good fun on it Andrew and be safe
And I'm completely excited two videos in one day I was enjoyed to see what you're up to see what kind of equipment you're working on or using enjoy your videos very much
Holy smokes!! Andrew just keeps upping the stakes!!!😁 Remember how excited we were with him getting a new mower for the Skidsteer??!!!😂 In the last few videos, he has gotten the vintage D8 Dozer,the huge front loader,and cherry on top,a larger excavator!!!!!😎 His merchandise sales must really be paying off!!😉
Seeing all the different layers of soil, rocks, soil, rocks, etc., is quite interesting. Don't know anything about geology but this looks like a great place to learn.
I just love the logic....I need more parking area for my machines so I"ll buy some more machines to make parking area for the machines... you have conquered perpetual motion and we love it
The number of people in the universe who have successfully rescued a crushed multipin cannon connector can be counted on one hand. I hope you are not creating an unstable hill/drainage issue, Andrew.
You really kick the shit out of your equipment. So it’s a pretty good testament on how proper maintenance keeps these units running and working properly. Great to watch!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻
New long vids. I’m excited to see what you have planned. This dude is actually moving mountains. Keep them coming, I’ve seen all your vids and watch some 2-3xs. J from Houston Tx
Super impressive that you know how to do all of that , I was wondering how you afforded all of this until I seen the complexities of what it took to operate and maintain all of that equipment then it dawned on me how talented you are and it all made sense .
hello Andrew, I'm from Brazil, I live in a city called Cascavel, my name is Claudio, I'm 68 years old, I'm a retired mechanic, I really like your videos. Congratulations for your work.
That Koehring is a beaut!! All hydraulic and no electronics all the way. That old machine will outlast new machines if maintained right. And sweet loader of course, that thing is an absolute behemoth! Always appreciate the time and effort you put into making these videos, especially the long ones like these they are always so fun to watch.
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I had a "68" Pierson "motor yacht" when I was living in Barnegat , N.J. It had 2 monel tanks that were totally loaded up,with algae/crud, usually when I got into some serious wakes in the inlet near the lighthouse was when I got into trouble. I can't begin to tell you what tell you what I did with them after I got them out of the boat, but they still managed to load up (2) huge inline filters in any rough surf. I finally found a truck repair place over by Great Adventure in the pines. They cut the ends out of the round tanks and did what they had to do and sealed them back up. I replaced the fuel lines and filters for the last time on that project. Good to see that you are back rocking it!beginbegin
“I’d really like this whole hillside dug out all the way back to that cliff” sounds like a goal that could take years to accomplish and he does it in what looks like a three-day weekend
Another AWESOME video. Like you said, when the rain hits the wall, and a lil more baking by the sun, that definitely will reinforce the strength of it. It'll look beautiful, and colorful especially with the different levels of sediment . Can't wait to see the sequel. Again, Awesome work Andrew, and hat's off to Mr B. for his contribution of time and kindness in helping you. Cheers Brother!
Just viewed (in awe) the revamp on your trucks springs....OMG, you are the rebirth of HS boys in their late teens working on their cars and pickups within their car clubs back in the 50’s. Always had 4-5 working on cars in the driveway with their club jackets layed out on the grass. Where have all the young men gone. Where has the close companionship gone. What ever happened to auto shop as a class in high school. Thanks for bringing back a blessed time to my aging time through video. 👍💕
Love the Timelapse you did in this one and great music selection. Reminds me of stop motion animation. Big ass machines dirt and rock but what you’re doing/producing is art. I love it.
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